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Med Aid claims



Stuart says:
30 November 2015 at 11:21

I am 74 years old. What out of my own pocket medical expenses can I claim?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
30 November 2015 at 21:49

These are expenses not reimbursed by your medical aid and would include prescribed medication from a registered medical professional as well as consultations with Doctors.

Stuart says:
1 December 2015 at 12:05

I gather over - the -counter medication can not be claimed for??

TaxTim TaxTim says:
1 December 2015 at 18:42

No, unfortunately not.

Stuart says:
2 December 2015 at 9:29

Thank you very much for your answers - I am now fully informed.

Regards Stuart Cowie

TaxTim TaxTim says:
2 December 2015 at 16:01

Only a pleasure!

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